# Games like StarVaders

> The closest matches to StarVaders: Wildfrost, Monster Train 2, Cobalt Core, Shogun Showdown, and Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Wildfrost](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost) — Shares deck building with StarVaders. 5,253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
2. [Monster Train 2](https://imho.run/games/2742830/monster-train-2) — Also Deckbuilding and Rogue-like, like StarVaders. 4,790 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/)
3. [Cobalt Core](https://imho.run/games/2179850/cobalt-core) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like StarVaders. 3,263 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179850/)
4. [Shogun Showdown](https://imho.run/games/2084000/shogun-showdown) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like StarVaders. 3,371 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2084000/)
5. [Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles](https://imho.run/games/1755830/astrea-six-sided-oracles) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like StarVaders. 1,031 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755830/)
6. [LONESTAR](https://imho.run/games/2056210/lonestar) — A frequent pick in StarVaders players' libraries, and another RPG. 829 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2056210/)
7. [One Step From Eden](https://imho.run/games/960690/one-step-from-eden) — Also Card Battler and Rogue-lite, like StarVaders. 3,692 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/960690/)
8. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — A frequent pick in StarVaders players' libraries, and another Strategy. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
9. [Roguebook](https://imho.run/games/1076200/roguebook) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like StarVaders. 1,911 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/)
10. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Shares deck building with StarVaders. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
11. [DICEOMANCER](https://imho.run/games/2501600/diceomancer) — Shares energy management and deck building with StarVaders. 1,478 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2501600/)
12. [SpellRogue](https://imho.run/games/1990110/spellrogue) — Shares deck building with StarVaders. 1,009 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1990110/)
13. [Deep Sky Derelicts](https://imho.run/games/698640/deep-sky-derelicts) — Shares deck building with StarVaders. 1,130 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/698640/)
14. [Vault of the Void](https://imho.run/games/1135810/vault-of-the-void) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like StarVaders. 1,386 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135810/)
15. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — Shares deck building with StarVaders. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
16. [Alina of the Arena](https://imho.run/games/1668690/alina-of-the-arena) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like StarVaders. 1,023 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1668690/)
17. [Chrono Ark](https://imho.run/games/1188930/chrono-ark) — Shares deck building with StarVaders. 2,520 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1188930/)
18. [9 Kings](https://imho.run/games/2784470/9-kings) — Shares deck building with StarVaders. 8,985 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2784470/)
19. [Pirates Outlaws](https://imho.run/games/1046300/pirates-outlaws) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Card Battler, like StarVaders. 295 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046300/)
20. [Monster Slayers](https://imho.run/games/496620/monster-slayers) — A frequent pick in StarVaders players' libraries, and another Action. 609 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/496620/)
21. [Ratropolis](https://imho.run/games/1108370/ratropolis) — Shares deck building with StarVaders. 1,698 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108370/)
22. [NEOVERSE](https://imho.run/games/994220/neoverse) — Shares deck building with StarVaders. 611 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/994220/)
23. [Hadean Tactics](https://imho.run/games/1260590/hadean-tactics) — Shares deck building with StarVaders. 784 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1260590/)
24. [Nowhere Prophet](https://imho.run/games/681730/nowhere-prophet) — Also Card Battler and Board Game, like StarVaders. 501 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/681730/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2097570&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2097570&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2097570&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2097570
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2097570
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About StarVaders

StarVaders is a challenging strategy indie game released in 2025 that blends roguelike deckbuilding with grid-based tactical combat. Players command mechs piloted by distinct operators, each with subclass variety that drastically changes how runs play out according to reviewers. The core loop combines deck-building with spatial tactics where positioning matters like chess, along with chrono-token and energy management systems that smartly mitigate random number generation. Reviewers highlight that synergies feel organic rather than forced, and the short high-skill runs deliver substantial payoffs. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and supports solo play, priced at $17.49. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and contemplative, with an epic scope despite its indie scale, and it holds a 98% positive rating from over 2100 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2097570
- **Developer:** Pengonauts
- **Publisher:** Joystick Ventures
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Apr 30, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 85
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2097570/starvaders)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2097570&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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